The Motherlode Retreat
April 27 - May 1, 2025
The Motherlode Retreat
Come join us at the Highlights Foundation campus for The Motherlode Retreat.
. We welcome all writers looking to gather in community and deepen our understanding of the Motherlode and how to write about it. We’ll gather a few times each day for discussions, writing excercises, and generative prompts designed to unleash our creativity. You’ll also have plenty of private time and space to work at your own pace. We’ll have delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages available throughout the day. The campus borders a forest and offers ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets.
You may check into your lodging anytime after 3pm on arrival day. If you arrive prior to 3pm, you may enjoy the grounds and various work and gathering places around the facility as your room is being prepared. The first meal on campus will be appetizers at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm. If you arrive late, we can save dinner for you with advance notice.
Lunch on the final day of your stay is included, but we ask that you check out of your lodging by 11am. You are welcome to leave your packed bags by the door of your room/cabin while you enjoy lunch and say your goodbyes. Housekeeping may enter your room during this period to begin cleaning and prepping for our next guests. Thank you for your consideration.
Info/Questions:
Lodging will be mainly in our Lodge, although there are some cabins available. Lodging is first-come, first-serve. If you are interested in attending the retreat with someone you’d like to share accommodations with, please reach out to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Please review our Getting Here guide to plan your travel to our retreat center.
There is free parking on site if you drive.
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